What should I consider when planning land survey costs?

• <div><p>When planning for land survey costs, you should consider the following elements as major contributors to the overall cost:</p><ul><li><p>Size of your property in terms of acres or square feet</p></li><li><p>Complexity of the terrain in terms of hills, elevation changes, rocks, water, and other features</p></li><li><p>Type of survey you need (boundary survey, topographic survey, or a combination of survey types)</p></li><li><p>Distance traveled for the professional surveyor </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do you tell if a tree is a historic landmark?

• <div><p>This is fairly rare, but sometimes the local government or a group like a historical society will label a tree as a landmark, or historical item. These designations almost always come with a small, on-site plaque for identification, but you should also be able to look up protected trees in your area on a city website or similar list. If the tree in question is a landmark, call your local government and ask how to proceed before making any plans.</p></div>

Q: Do surveys have to be recorded?

• <div><p>Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property&rsquo;s boundaries is needed. While you&rsquo;re not required to file survey documents, it&rsquo;s a good idea to do so. </p></div>

Q: How do I know how deep my well is?

• <div><p>There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water. </p><p>Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you&rsquo;ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well&rsquo;s depth.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth it getting a land survey?

• <div><p>Land surveys are worth it in several scenarios including selling your home, building an addition, constructing a fence, or making major changes to your landscape. A professional land survey can help you avoid legal issues with your neighbors and confirm the value of your property. In many cases, you may be required to order a land survey to receive a construction permit or mortgage loan.</p></div>

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He was very professional. He knew what to do and did it. The repair work was well done and he is a competent individual. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs work on an appliance or any of the other talents he has. He is a handyman as well as an appliance repairman.
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Reviewed in October 2025
I would hire him again and recommend him for sure. He did our outside Windows that were absolutely filthy with pollen, dirt and hard water stains. They are shiny and sparkling clean. He is great, professional and friendly. It was a very good experience!
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Reviewed in November 2024
Stephanie did a really good job. She replaced my porch steps and the skirting around the bottom of the porch. She made the porch steps and landing larger which is a safety advantage. I will hire her again!
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Reviewed in July 2024
Had my tub/shower replaced as due a stroke I had mobility issues and could not get in and out of tub alone. They installed a shower with a built in seat, hand rails, safety grab bars and hand shower attachment and shelves in one day.
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Reviewed in June 2024
Today parts of a neighbors tree fell across our driveway during the strong winds that hit Cedar Rapids. As soon as I saw the tree down, I called Frank's Tree Service. While I was still on the phone with the office, Frank was on his way out to survey the damage. He arrived within 20 minutes,...
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Reviewed in August 2022
Communication and on time service was great
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Reviewed in December 2020
Requesting a quote was simple and fast through their website. Austin was over with a quote within a day or two. He was great to work with and took down a storm damaged large birch that was over hanging my neighbors roof. Not so much as a twig landed on their property. Friendly and fast service.
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Master Plumbing and Heating Cedar Rapids: "Sean was so professional and knowlegeable. It was good to have comfort and confidence in a service person! I look forward to working with him again
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Reviewed in October 2019
This was by far the most horrible experience we've ever had with a moving company, and we've moved several times. I've never written a review of ANY company for any reason, but the service we received here was so completely awful, I feel the need to warn people. First, the movers didn't wrap or...
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Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

This is fairly rare, but sometimes the local government or a group like a historical society will label a tree as a landmark, or historical item. These designations almost always come with a small, on-site plaque for identification, but you should also be able to look up protected trees in your area on a city website or similar list. If the tree in question is a landmark, call your local government and ask how to proceed before making any plans.

Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property’s boundaries is needed. While you’re not required to file survey documents, it’s a good idea to do so.

There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water.

Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you’ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well’s depth.

Land surveys are worth it in several scenarios including selling your home, building an addition, constructing a fence, or making major changes to your landscape. A professional land survey can help you avoid legal issues with your neighbors and confirm the value of your property. In many cases, you may be required to order a land survey to receive a construction permit or mortgage loan.

When planning for land survey costs, you should consider the following elements as major contributors to the overall cost:

Size of your property in terms of acres or square feet
Complexity of the terrain in terms of hills, elevation changes, rocks, water, and other features
Type of survey you need (boundary survey, topographic survey, or a combination of survey types)
Distance traveled for the professional surveyor

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